Melting Point: -7.5º C (18.5 F) Boiling Point: 248º C (478.4 F)
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Physical Properties
This compound gives cinnamon its flavor and odor. It is a pale-yellow liquid color which comes from the bark of cinnamon trees. It is slightly soluble in water, low in toxicity and can cause mild skin irritation.
History
This product is found naturally in the bark of cinnamon trees. In 1834, Dumas and Peligot isolated this oil and synthisized it in a laboratory near Chiozza.
Uses
Cinnamaldehyde is commonly used in fragrances, such as perfumes, and as flavoring, in products such as chewing gum, beverages and candy. It can also prevent oral bacteria, which is why it is contained in gum. Back in Ancient Egyptians used this compound in the process of embalming mummies. The Chinese would also use this product for medical purposes. They believed that it would have soothing effects that could treat diarrhoea, arthritis and the common cold.
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Name: Cinnamaldehyde
IUPAC name: (2E)-3-phenylprop-2-enal
Formula: C9H8O
Molar mass: 132.16 g/mol
Melting Point: -7.5º C (18.5 F)
Boiling Point: 248º C (478.4 F)
Percent composition by mass:
Percent composition by number:
Type of bonding:
Physical Properties
This compound gives cinnamon its flavor and odor. It is a pale-yellow liquid color which comes from the bark of cinnamon trees. It is slightly soluble in water, low in toxicity and can cause mild skin irritation.History
This product is found naturally in the bark of cinnamon trees. In 1834, Dumas and Peligot isolated this oil and synthisized it in a laboratory near Chiozza.Uses
Cinnamaldehyde is commonly used in fragrances, such as perfumes, and as flavoring, in products such as chewing gum, beverages and candy. It can also prevent oral bacteria, which is why it is contained in gum.Back in Ancient Egyptians used this compound in the process of embalming mummies. The Chinese would also use this product for medical purposes. They believed that it would have soothing effects that could treat diarrhoea, arthritis and the common cold.
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Sources
http://www.chemspider.com/553117
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinnamaldehyde
http://www.chm.bris.ac.uk/motm/cinnamaldehyde/cinnc.htm
http://www.multiontwerp.nlmyimgwww.arthistoryclub.com/art_history/Cinnamaldehyde